Conditions We Treat

The Immune System

Detailed information on the immune system and how it works.

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The Kidneys

Detailed anatomical description of the kidneys

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The Liver

Detailed anatomical description of the liver and liver transplantation in children

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The Lungs

Detailed anatomical description of the lungs and lung transplantation in children

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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

NICUs provide specialized care for the tiniest patients. NICUs may also have intermediate or continuing care areas for babies who are not as sick but do need specialized nursing care.

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The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth

You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born.

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The Operating Room

Your child will need to know that people in the operating room will be wearing surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision.

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The Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist

A pediatric sports medicine specialist is a healthcare provider who helps children with injuries caused during sports or athletic activities.

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The Pediatrics Orthopedic Team

Detailed information on each member of the pediatric orthopedic treatment team.

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The Respiratory System in Babies

A look at the respiratory system, and lung development in babies.

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The Surgical Team for Children

Most surgical teams include a surgeon, an anesthesiologist, a nurse anesthetist, and an operating room nurse. The number of team members differs depending on the type of surgery performed.

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Thermal Burns

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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials

Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.